“William S. Burroughs is a cultural legend, having influenced several generations of writers and musicians. In this edgy piece he reads his still shocking “Dr. Benway” bit. With Jackie Curtis playing the nurse.“
William Burroughs
The Black Rider Documentary Part 1 – Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, William S Burroughs
Part 1 of 3. Documentary following the production of The Black Rider/Der Schwarze Reiter stage musical. Part 1 features, an interview with Waits, clips from the live performance, a production meeting and waits recording vocal for Gospel Train. In German mainly but no subtitles. Apologies for the quality, seems to be a VHS rip.
William Burroughs: Loka Interview 1975 – 1/6
William Burroughs Loka interview. (January 1, 1975) An interview with William S. Burroughs for Loka magazine with additional commentary by Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman. The interview covers topics such as government, the New Age movement, identity, biology, cloning, war, escapism, and gurus. Keywords: beat generation, political poetry, activist poetry
William S. Burroughs Commissioner of Sewers – 1/4
An hour-long interview with author William S. Burroughs in which he expounds on American culture, art and morals. An informal documentary on Beat/satirical/avant-garde novelist William S. Burroughs, featuring interviews, footage of Burroughs’s public readings, and bits of experimental films featuring Burroughs. He discusses literature and other aspects of society. This documentary on the famed experimental writer, directed by Klaus (DECODER) Maeck, is of value mostly to fans, although it may kindle some interest in the uninitiated. Nowhere near as in-depth as Howard Brookner’s BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE, the film focuses on interviews with Burroughs and scenes of him giving public readings, with a concentration on THE WESTERN LANDS. For me, the most memorable bit was Burroughs talking about evolution and space travel. Could have been longer and have more extensive info (I assume Maeck was on a budget), but fans will not really complain.
